See the stunning artwork inspired by South Shields as photographer launches new business during lockdown

A South Shields photographer has turned a love for her hometown into a thriving new business.

By Sophie Brownson

Published 3rd Oct 2020, 07:00 GMT

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Rachael House, 27, has been taking photographs as a hobby for years, with a keen focus on beauty spots in and around South Shields.

But it was only when lockdown hit that she decided to turn her passion for the area into a creative business.

Rachael founded SandDancer Girl in July selling unique prints and photographs which capture landmarks such as The Groyne, ‘The Weebles’ and Marsden Rock.

Rachael House has set up her own business called SandDancer Girl.

Rachael House has set up her own business called SandDancer Girl.

Rachael, from Coleridge Avenue, said: “I have been doing photography for a while now as a hobby but during lockdown I decided I would create my own business.

"I love South Shields and thought it would be nice to create artwork inspired by the town.”

Some of her most popular prints are the black and white silhouettes of South Shields landmarks which have gained fans around the world – with orders coming from as far as Australia.

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Some of the striking South Shields prints by Rachael House who has launched business SandDancer Girl.

Some of the striking South Shields prints by Rachael House who has launched business SandDancer Girl.

But support has also been shown closer to home with a number of South Shields businesses displaying and selling Rachael’s artwork.

Rachael, who works as a paraplanner, said: “People have loved it.

“South Shields business, One More Than Two Brew, approached me and said they would be interested in displaying my artwork and selling it there as well.

"And I am also working with the Red Hut fish and chip shop who are displaying my work. I am really chuffed and overwhelmed by it all.”

Rachael House with one of her South Shields prints she is selling through her new business SandDancer Girl.

Rachael House with one of her South Shields prints she is selling through her new business SandDancer Girl.

To see more of Rachael’s work and to order visit SandDancer Girl on Facebook and Instagram @sanddancergirl and online at: www.sanddancergirl.co.uk

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Some of the striking South Shields prints by Rachael House who has launched business SandDancer Girl.

Some of the striking South Shields prints by Rachael House who has launched business SandDancer Girl.

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